Ayooo (Afrobotic Edit)

The Artist Concurrently Known As Jackmate has been already been indoctrinated into our cult since he signed onto he Pampa bookings roster awhile back. As SoulPhiction he is also co-founder of Philpot, the Stuttgart-based label, home to the majority of his releases over the past 10+ years. Anyway, we get the privilege of stamping the Turkey logo on SoulPhiction's first proper release of 2013, following his remixes for Murat Tepeli and Detroit Swindle. 'When Radio Was Boss' is a tribute to those magical electromagnetic waves that ruled yesteryear. With that prototypical Pampa percussion-rattling and clanking its way into the room-and a warm, round bassline bounce combined with some symphonic froth in the atmosphere, this track definitely demands airplay. On the dancefloor, at least! (And right in the middle of the track, catch the pleasantly jarring shout-out from WBAU, the call sign of the defunct New York radio station that counted members of Public Enemy and hosts of Yo! MTV Raps amongst its staff.) On the flip, the bpm gets cranked down just a bit for 'Maybachswagger"-If the A-side is a tribute to radio, the B has roller-skating on its mind. Starting out spooky with a sampled voice cooing over a slightly detuned bassline, the surprise comes in the final third, when a kawaii disco vibe drops in, seducing you onto the rink for a few laid-back laps.

Soulphiction - B Maybachswagger (PAMPA019)

A.P.O. - O' Superman  (Mike Simonetti's rejected remix)

B1. The Two Mamarrachos SUPER DISCO DANCER

Midnight Run

✨ New Music – Brighter Day ✨

Back in the 90s, I grew up making hip hop and jungle — digging into old 70s funk records for breaks and inspiration. This time, I thought I’d flip that concept and create one of those records myself.

"Brighter Day" is written and produced entirely by me – lyrics and instrumentation. At its heart, it’s about stopping the suffering in the world and protecting the innocent children caught up in the bad decisions made by those in power.

It’s funk with a message. A reminder that even in dark times, we can strive for a brighter day. 🌍❤️

By me,
Aj Molasses

#NewMusic #Funk #HipHopRoots #BrighterDay #AjMolasses #ConsciousMusic

Brighter Day

For Dekmantel's fifth birthday a compilation will be released which features tracks from friends and artists who have performed at Dekmantel's parties. A divers compilation which will be released in a series of several EPs.

Juju & Jordash - African Flower (Cosmic Dub)

The climate within the glasshouse was murky and warm. The heat poured prominently through the long windows as the plants soared elegantly into the sunshine up above. On level ten, an environment was blossoming, one left untouched by man and machine. In this place nature would thrive and flourish for generations to come as the chimes echoed in the hollow space. 

Munro is set to release a new two track EP on XVI Records. Two truly wicked tracks packed with summer enthusiasm and vibes a plenty.

XVI017

PREMIERE: Munro - Environments Ten [XVI Records]

Odion Iruoje aka “Sound President” was one of Nigeria's top producers in the 1970s and early '80s and credited as being the man who signed Fela Kuti to EMI Nigeria and the guy who produced all of Fela’s revolutionary early material from 1970-73. “Ikebe”, an African highlife boogie-funk killer, came out on Iruoje’s only solo recording, “Down To Earth”. Released on Iruoje's own label, Odion Ltd, in 1983, “Down To Earth” was only ever distributed in small quantities. In 2016 Soundway reissued “Down To Earth”, limited to 1.000 copies.
 
Fusing West African funk and highlife guitar riffs with jazzy grooves and unique Nigerian vocals, “Ikebe” is a go-to body mover that warms up every dancefloor.

GET IT!

Odion Iruoje - Ikebe (JH Edit)

Palms & Charms release the second of an occasional series of digital-only releases (prefix PACD).  Now available on Bandcamp. Just click the 'Buy' link above. 

“I like it very much; it’s beautiful.” - Leo Mas

Label co-owner Samuel Bruce (AKA Mallorquín) lines up a guitar sample from a dusty Turkish funk record, alongside an unstoppable rhythm track. Meanwhile, dubby trumpet and synths drop in and out of the mix. Distant voices call from across the ages. Grab a coconut and keep chugging around the dance floor, as this one won’t let you go.

"Lovin' this funky lil' Turkish groover! Ace summer sunset jam for sure!"
 - Adam Warped (Cala Tarida Musica / Whiskey Pickle / STRANGE DAYS / Santa Fe, NM USA)

PACD002 Clip: Mallorquín - Hindistan Cevizi

Release date: September 25th, 2012 
Buy the 12": http://www.igetrvng.com/discography/142

12"
Side A (45 RPM) - Lauer - Macsat Ring Down (8:40)
Side B (45 RPM) - Lauer - Macsat Ring Down (Lee Douglas Remix) (9:21) 

Digital
1. Lauer - Macsat Ring Down (8:40)
2. Lauer - Macsat Ring Down (Lee Douglas Remix) (9:21)
3. Lauer - Mascat Ring Down (The Backwoods Remix) (6:43)

Fresh from the release of Phillips, his debut solo album for Running Back, Lauer, one half of Arto Mwambe, releases the Macsat Ring Down 12” for Beats In Space Records. 

Like the satellite that it cites, Lauer’s “Macsat Ring Down” follows an elliptic pattern fit for infinite play on any space floor. On “Mascat”, analog space junk flies in and out of an orbital framework built upon nearly nine minutes of bubbling bass and peripheral percussion. Space boogie at its finest. 

An anti-gravity exercise in repetition, Lee Douglas remixes "Macsat" for the flipside. Reaching a zen state through mantra-like looping that would make Steve Reich proud, Douglas reworks Lauer’s sounds from a delicate and pensive place to a muscular and propulsive groove. Most if not all of the synthesized glitter from the original is eventually forgone in favor of blasted percussion and an unrelenting bassline. 

The digital bonus remix by The Backwoods - aka DJ Kent, one half of Tokyo’s Force of Nature - floats “Macsat” back to earth. The soulful piano that backbones the track conjures sunrises off the shores of Orion and a galactic hangover from all the space juicin’. The Backwoods brings some brawn to the original arrangement and allows alien interception by way of a mangled but melodic celestial sound choir. 

Each 12" from Beats in Space Records features original artwork in considerate and serial form. BIS004 12" features artwork by Kensei Yabuno, whose mutant life form illustrations lurk in corners all over the design universe. The 12" packaging constructed by Will Work For Good features a removable vinyl BIS logo cling. The 12" will be available on September 25th, 2012 from fine retailers worldwide. The digital version will be available October 2nd, 2012 from the drab internet universe.

Buy the 12"

Lauer "Macsat Ring Down" - BIS Records 004

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Ayooo (Afrobotic Edit)

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